Heartaches
Chapter 69
By KellyQ
M.C glanced around the crowd. There was a lot of debate and murmurs among them. Trudge blinked a few times when Carly was done talking about the race between Team Unicorn and Team Catastrophe. He and Mina were sitting in the crowd. Behind them was Breo, overhearing their conversation.
"I hope that they get busted," Carly said, "considering that they probably tampered with Team Unicorn's motorcycles just so that they could win."
It took a few moments for Trudge to realize what was going on with the whole thing with Team Catastrophe winning against Team Unicorn. Now Trudge felt responsible for not paying attention to the background check with Team Catastrophe.
"If that's the case! I'm going to take them in for questioning!" Trudge got up and turned to make his way to the racetrack. Breo watched him for a moment. "They shouldn't be violating the rules!"
"Officer, wait!" Breo called out, getting to his feet too. He turned just as Trudge faced him. "Can you wait until after the race? Yusei and his pals know the risks – but Team Catastrophe needs to be put in their place for what they did to Jean and Androe, and Yusei and the others want to take them down too!"
"I understand –"
"You can step in if things get out of hand –"
"The race is about to start," Mina cut in. She didn't want to witness a verbal brawl. "If you boys will sit down, that would be great."
"But Mina..!" Trudge groaned in defeat when he realized and Breo looked relieved.
"Alright everybody!" M.C.'s voice boomed. He glanced around the arena. "Here's the next part of the race! Give it up for Team Catastrophe!" The crowd wasn't really showing enthusiasm for the team, but a few people saying 'bring it on hard core!' or 'You guys are cool!' when Nicolas, Harmann, and Hans came out onto the racetrack and waved. "Now really give it for Team 5D's!"
The crowd cheered and whistled, as Jack, Crow, Yusei, and Bruno made their way to the racetrack. The four waved as they walked to their pit stop.
Harmann and Hans glanced at them to see Crow walking up. The look in his eyes made Harmann, and Hans uncomfortable.
"Hey there," Crow greeted casually. "Did you guys have fun with Team Unicorn and my motorcycle?" Harmann and Hans pretended to look confused, as Nicolas remained calm. Crow couldn't help but chuckle. "I look forward to taking you guys down after the little stunt you did with Team Unicorn." Crow turned and started to walk away. "See you guys out on the racetrack, gentlemen!"
"Did you hear what that bitch just said?" Hans said nervously. "Do you really think …"
"No!" Nicolas's stricken voice got Hans to glance at him. "No. Don't worry about it. Right after the race with Harmann, that bitch won't know what hit him."
By this point, the crowd was ready and M.C had told Harmann and Crow to get ready to race. Both competitors walked their motorcycles out onto the track, and climbed on as they glanced at each other.
"This is going to be one wild ride," Harmann said, chuckling.
"On your mark, get set, Go!" M.C's voice boomed from where he was standing, overlooking the crowd.
The two competitors pulled on their clutches with their left hands and eased back on the throttles with their right hands, shifting gears with their left feet. They both eased off on the clutch as they used their left hands and twisted the throttles as they continued their accelerations.
The crowd watched anxiously as Crow and Harmann veered in and out. In the sea of people, Primo stood in the very last row with Lester sitting next to him. The red-haired child draped his long red hair over his shoulder and started to brush it softly. The roar of the crowd, the tension in the air, and the sound of the two motorcycles were calming to Lester. A soft smile was on his face and his eyes were closed gently.
Harmann swerved his motorcycle toward Crow and banged the side of the bike against Crow's motorcycle. The bike wobbled, jerked, and swerved. Crow griped the handlebars; he knew that Harmann was trying to get him to use his brakes. I just have to hold out long enough until Harmann loses!
Carly stood and pointed an accusing finger at Harmann, glancing at Trudge. "That's exactly what happened in the last race!"
I know, Breo thought, growling with hate and loath in his eyes, they don't deserve to be behind the wheel! Just the sight of Team Catastrophe made his stomach turn.
Jack felt the same way as he watched Harmann bang the front of his bike against the rear of Crow's motorcycle. Jack growled and rose to his feet. "Crow! Get your ass off the track, and let me handle this!" he hollered, jabbing his thumb over his shoulder.
"No! I got it, Jack!" Crow reassured, giving his friend a quick glance before turning his attention back to Harmann. "Besides, you guys don't deserve to be behind the wheel!"
"Oh? What's so important about Team Unicorn?" Harmann challenged, glancing over his shoulder.
"You should always respect your opponents, no matter who they are!" Crow lectured. He couldn't believe that Harmann, Hans, and Nicolas had stoop that low.
Harmann chuckled, but he didn't realize that he veered his bike off the racetrack until his motorcycle wobble and jerk. Harmann's eyes widened when he looked ahead to see that he was about to hit the fence post.
"Harmann!" Hans cried with fear, watching his teammate veer his bike out of the way of the post.
Crow smirked as he increased his speed and his motorcycle drove over the finish line. The crowd cheered for Crow as Harmann finally managed to get control of his motorcycle and drive over the finish line.
"The winner is Crow from Team 5D's!" M.C hollered with joy, watching Crow drive his bike to the pit stop. "The next up is Jack from Team 5Ds against Team Catastrophe's Nicolas! Both competitors, get ready!"
Crow watched his friend climb onto his motorcycle and veered into the starting line.
To Be Continued ...